Thursday, March 08, 2012

Todd did me the favor of pulling out my tub of "projects" from the basement. I was looking for the blocks I'd made in the Patches & Stitches BOM in . . . 2008? Yes. Because we did these six blocks the first half of the year, and the blocks that went into the feathered stars (of which I have to complete one for this month's UFO project) through the second half. That was nice -- two projects in one year. Both of which are as yes, unfinished. Haha! Anyway, he pulled the tub out for me and I pulled out the *perfect* blocks for the dinosaurs.

Aren't these perfect with the dinosaur fabric? The colors couldn't be better between the two!

Need a closer look? Even the little print in the blocks is animals -- elephants, lizards, lions, and snakes . . .

With dinosaurs. Just perfect.

I'd even purchased and set aside with the blocks the fabrics for the offsetting blocks and the fabric for the border.

*And* the instructions! Go me!

I've cut out the seven dinosaurs I want to use . . .

I'm going to fuse them to the background blocks and then machine applique them on.

There's only six blocks, but I couldn't choose only six dinosaurs, so I'm pairing the pterodactyl and the triceratops. They look good together, don't you think?

Now I just need to figure out what I'm going to use to sash the blocks together--something navy, I'm thinking. I'm going to use scraps from the original blocks as cornerstones at the sashing intersections. What a fun piece this will be for my little man!!

And, for my down time, I've got the current issues of Tea Time, Celebration, and Southern Lady to enjoy! There are some *fun* tea party ideas in all three! I'll be in tea-party heaven!!

Whoohoo!!! Oh, and I *did* spend yesterday afternoon with Jocey and Ellie -- but can you believe I left my camera at home?!? UGH!!

Great job matching up everything. Lucky you to have a young man to give it to. (That was good planning on someone's part in 2008). I'm getting out my sewing machine today - you make me want to finish a project or two. ;)

Denise, that is going to be sooo cute, and no one will ever know that the whole project wasn't originally planned together, the fabrics are just PERFECT!! They look like they were made for each other. What a great gift for your little man!! xo

I can't wait to see the finished quilt. It's so exciting to finish something. I just finished embroidering a t-shirt and a hoodie for an order. I'm so glad I'm finished with these. Happy Dinosaur Quilting!

Oh, I'm dancing a jig for you! I love it when a project comes to together like that! That border fabric is perfect! Your little man is going to be over the moon! I think you need to pin your camera to your underwear. :)